Any record revealing the substance of, or the individual interviewed in, a background interview conducted as part of the consideration of an applicant for a position as a law enforcement officer is an exempt record. For purposes of this section, "background interview" means an interview with an individual, other than the applicant for a law enforcement officer position, which relates to the fitness, character, behavior, or other qualifications of the applicant.
N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18.31